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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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